Amitabh Bachchan sent his fans into a tizzy when he wrote on Tuesday morning on his blog that a team of doctors was being brought in to Jodhpur to “fiddle around with my body and set me up.”
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Panchanari Akkhayan going Australia once again
Entertainment Desk Panchanari Akkhyan is one of the popular theater productions of Dhaka Theatre. Written by Harunur Rashid and directed by Shahiduzzaman Selim, the production has successfully staged its 50th show in the country last month. Now this production, which…
Group exhibition at Alliance Française
Culture Desk A group painting exhibition titled “Extending” recently was held at Galerie Zoom, Alliance Fran�aise de Dhaka in the capital. Eminent artist Samarjit Roy Chowdhury graced the occasion as the chief guest. Bruno Plasse, director of Alliance Francaise de…
Google guru Page tests flying taxis in New Zealand
Pilot-less flying taxis are being tested in New Zealand as part of a project backed by Google co-founder Larry Page that supporters say will revolutionise personal transport. New Zealand regulators late Tuesday approved plans for Zephyr Airworks, a subsidiary of…
Poultry farmers seek suitable business atmosphere in Rajshahi
The remaining marginal poultry farmers here are looking for fair price of the produced eggs and birds coupled with reasonable price of poultry feed, medicine and chicks for making their existing business sustainable. “We need at least congenial atmosphere to…
Bobby Deol to reunite with Akshay Kumar in ‘Housefull 4’
Actor Bobby Deol is elated to come on board for the fourth instalment of the ‘Housefull’ franchise due to his ‘Ajnabee’ co-star Akshay Kumar’s presence. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, ‘Houseful 4’ will also mark the return of Sajid Khan as…
Noor wins best actor at Charunirom Drama Awards
Entertainment Desk Cultural Affairs Minister and the popular Baker Vai Asaduzzaman Noor won the Best Actor award for drama ‘Hotel Albatross’ at the Anondo Alo Charunirom Drama Awards 2018. It was a single episode thriller drama directed by Nuhash Humayun.
Poet Jasimuddin’s 42th death anniversary observed
The 42th death anniversary of poet Jasimuddin, popularly known as Palli Kabi (The Rural Bard) for his poems depicting the people and nature of rural areas of the country, was observed in a befitting manner in the district today. The…
Growers expect bumper litchi yield in Rajshahi zone
Like the previous year, growers, agriculturists and other traders concerned are expecting a bumper production of litchi as most of the trees have sprouted massively by dint of a suitable climatic condition everywhere in the region.
36 genes linked to heart failure identified
Scientists have identified 36 new genes linked to heart failure, paving the way for novel personalised drug therapies to treat or prevent the deadly condition. Researchers from Northeastern University in the US confirmed that one of those genes plays a…
Met Opera sacks legendary conductor Levine after abuse probe
New York’s Metropolitan Opera announced Monday it fired legendary conductor James Levine, for decades the face of its orchestra, after finding “credible evidence” that he sexually abused younger musicians.
Space bases could preserve civilization in World War III: Elon Musk
Bases on the moon and Mars could help preserve human civilization and hasten its regeneration on earth in the event of a third world war, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, said on Sunday.
In Colombia, birders find their version of Eden
Despite his small stature, 10-year-old Juan David Camacho has big dreams: pacing through Colombia’s jungle with binoculars in tow, he aims to spot all the bird species his country offers. It’s a mighty goal: Colombia boasts the greatest number of…
Four deals penned to foster Bangladesh-Singapore economic cooperation
Apex business organizations of Bangladesh and Singapore and government enterprises have signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to foster their economic partnership in future.
Daughters pay tribute to Mahmudun Nabi
Entertainment Desk Samina Chowdhury and Fahmida Nabi previously released their solo albums individually featuring songs of their father Fahmida Nabi and Samina Chowdhury, daughters of the late playback singer Mahmudun Nabi are now ready with their new album. They have…
Shakib, Apu part ways
Culture Desk On and off-screen couple Shakib and Apu are no longer married. Dhaka North City Corporation Zone-3 Executive Officer Hemayet Hossain confirmed that the divorce would be in effect from Monday.
Macron pledges $700 million euros for new solar projects
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday pledged hundreds of millions of dollars for solar projects in developing countries, as world leaders met in India to promote greater investment in renewable energy.
Rajshahi realizes Tk 388.15-cr income tax till February last
Rajshahi zone has realized income taxes of Taka 388.15 crore in the first eight months of the current 2017-18 fiscal year up by Taka 100.54 crore than corresponding months of the previous fiscal. Number of taxpayers has also been stood…
Seminar on Zahir Raihan’s technical crafts today
Culture Desk A special seminar on the technical advancement through Zahir Raihan’s filmmaking will be held today at 3pm at the Auditorium of Bangladesh Film Archive, Agargaon in the capital. Present at the distinguished seminar will be many family members…
Civic memorial meet on Ferdousi Priyabhashini on Tuesday
A civic memorial meeting on noted sculptor and freedom fighter Ferdousi Priyabhashini will be held at the Central Shaheed Minar at 4.30 pm on Tuesday. The freedom fighter passed away at a city hospital on March 6 (Tuesday) noon at…
Egypt filmmakers defy taboos of conservative society
Filmmakers in Egypt are defying a largely conservative society with television series and movies that deal with modern relationships between men and women and the empowerment of the young. In its heyday between the 1950s and the 1970s, Egypt had…
Bumper wheat production expected in Naogaon
Farmers and others concerned, including agriculturists are expecting a bumper production of wheat in the district during the current season. Deputy Director of Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) Monojit Kumar Mollik said favorable climate conditions, adequate supply of necessary fertilisers…
After Cohn, Mnuchin positions himself as the economic moderate
With President Donald Trump’s top economic advisor Gary Cohn out the door, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is working to assume the mantle of the White House’s main economic voice of reason.
DU VC for conducting joint research on microbiology
Vice-Chancellor of Dhaka University (DU) Prof Md Akhtaruzzaman t yesterday urged researchers to take collaborative research initiatives with industrial institutions on microbiology.
Call for proper nurturing of ‘Bhaoyaiya’ songs
Discussants at a function here last night stressed properly preserving, flourishing and nurturing of ‘Bhaoyaiya’ and other folk songs for reviving the past glory of our rich cultural heritage and social values. They put importance on enriching Bengali culture through…
My partner is a warrior: Irrfan’s wife
Ailing actor Irrfan Khan’s wife says her partner is facing his health scare, a “rare disease”, like a “warrior”. Producer Sutapa Sikdar, days after Irrfan revealed that his life has been jolted with a rare disease, took to Facebook to…
Bangladesh Street Theatre Festival concludes in city
Cultural Correspondent The week-long Bangladesh street theatre festival recently concluded with shows of four street plays by three Dhaka-based troupes at Central Shaheed Minar in the city.
Fagun Hawa gets Tisha as the lead actress
Culture Desk Tauquir Ahmed’s film “Fagun Hawa” has finally got its lady protagonist. It seems Tisha has become unparallel when it comes to artistic or socio-political choices from established directors like Tauquir, Farooki. As such she has been roped in…
‘Strangers’ sequel ‘preys’ for another box office hit
A man with a sack over his head brandishes a bloodied machete, cheerfully warning bystanders not to get trampled by his panicked victims, who aren’t really looking where they’re going. It seems somehow incongruous to be offered health and safety…
Krill could prove secret weapon in ocean plastics battle
They might be at the bottom of the food chain, but krill could prove to be a secret weapon in the fight against the growing threat of plastic pollution in the world’s oceans. New research Friday showed the tiny zooplankton…